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What’s Driving Today’s Construction Trade? AN AGING WORKFORCE, EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN OFFERINGS WITH GOOD WAGES, AND MORE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE MEAN CONSTRUCTION TRADE CAREERS ARE PROMISING.
Posted OnApril 9, 2026 byNew Jersey’s construction trades continue to see exceptional interest in their apprenticeship programs as they seek a delicate balance to ensure workforce development does not outpace available projects, industry representatives say. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 102, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 825, and Laborers’ International Union of North America…Read More…
Williams: Labor agreements will boost stability
Posted OnMarch 30, 2026 byCyndie Williams is the executive director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust. Delawareans deserve good jobs, fair wages and to be included in the building of the “First State.” However, they are sometimes considered last when it comes to local construction. That is why it is essential for the Delaware legislature to pass Senate Bill 241,…Read More…
KCA, construction Industry support PA WORKS Scholarship Program
Posted OnFebruary 6, 2026 byThe Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) joined the construction industry in supporting legislation to establish the PA WORKS Scholarship Program (Workforce, Opportunity, Retention and Knowledge Scholarship Program). The program is a new initiative designed to address Pennsylvania‘s growing construction workforce shortage. It was introduced by Republican Education Chairman Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). According to a release, the PA WORKS Scholarship Program would create a direct pipeline from education to employment by allowing eligible businesses to…Read More…
New Jersey Labor Unions Announce New Coalition Dedicated to Climate Action, Affordability, and Union Jobs
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2026 byClimate Jobs New Jersey launched, announcing it will work with the incoming administration to tackle the energy affordability crisis and help New Jersey take back control of its energy future by creating good union jobs and building more clean energy in the state. Trenton, NJ — Workers from across New Jersey gathered in Trenton today to…Read More…
Baltimore approved a labor deal for 4 infrastructure projects. Contractors don’t like it.
Posted OnJanuary 8, 2026 byBy Carson Swick PUBLISHED: January 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST | UPDATED: January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM EST The Baltimore Board of Estimates approved a labor deal Wednesday that Mayor Brandon Scott said will prioritize local hiring and expand apprenticeship opportunities for construction employees, but not before some in the contracting world said the deal was illegal and could…Read More…
Carpenters union buys $52.5 million Navy Yard building and plans move
Posted OnJanuary 7, 2026 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters plans to relocate its Spring Garden-based headquarters and two local training centers. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters plans to relocate its headquarters and two local training centers to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. “We’re extremely excited about the prospects and what this facility is going…Read More…
PLAs are the smarter choice for taxpayers
Posted OnDecember 15, 2025 byThe Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently demonstrated sound judgment when they chose to study project labor agreements (PLAs) instead of buckling to criticism by anti-union contractors about their decision. Analysis of construction data refutes the frequent claim that PLAs make projects more expensive. This is false. For example: A research study that evaluated…Read More…
Union Carpenters Launch Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Train D.C. Residents for Careers in Carpentry
Posted OnJuly 30, 2025 byWASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) is launching a new 10-week pre-apprenticeship program Saturday, July 26, aimed at preparing District residents for long-term, good-paying careers in the carpentry and construction trades. Developed in partnership with Capital Business Solutions and Events DC, the Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Ready Program…Read More…